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Navagraha Temples -
IV
Lord Budhan
 According to the Puranas Budhan is the son of
Chandran. Scholars say that if one prays to Lord Budhan, one will get what one wishes for.
Thiruvenkadu is the important temple for Lord
Budhan.
The main deity in the temple is Lord Venkattunathar. The deity is also called
Suvedharanyeswarar. The Amman's name is Brahmavidya Nayaki.
Thiruvenkadu is located near Mayiladuthurai and is 10 km from
Vaitheeswaran Koil and Seerkazhi railway stations. Pilgrims can alight at any of these stations to reach the temple.
Ellappa Navalar, has sung the sthalapuranas. Saiva saints (Nayanmars) Appar, Sambandhar, Sundarar and Manikavasagar have also sung about this temple.
The notable feature of this temple, according to lore, is that Lord Budhan prayed to Lord Venkattunathar and got his blessings. The Budhan shrine is outside the Ambal temple.
There are three theerthams, three murthys, three sakthis and three temple trees (sthala vrikshams) are the special features of the temple.
The three tanks are Somakulam, Suryakulam and Agnikulam. The three theerthams are compared to the three eyes of Lord Siva.
Agoramurthy is one of the murthys of this temple. Another notable feature is that pooja is performed on Sunday night for this deity.
It is said Lord Budhan is associated with education, knowledge, music, astrology, maths, sculpture and medical fields.
Those who pray to Lord Budhan at this temple should donate green colour clothes and green colour stones, and wear green colour clothes and jewellery with green colour stones when they visit this temple.
Another important feature of this temple is that it is equivalent to
Kasi.
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